I am an Independent and have voted for both Democrat and Republican candidates and agree with at least some of the goals for both partie. » Full Story

“Feed the hungry, Clothe the Naked, Take care of the Sick” Those who say that they are Christian and do not believe in the statement made above are hypocrites. » Full Story

The new unemployment benefits extension was recently in the Alpena News. After 27 years of service at the Pied Piper Opportunity Center/AMA ESD, on June 12, 2009, I was terminate. » Full Story

So Bill Nicholson thinks Eisenhower got us into the Korean War. I wonder what history he's reading. Eisenhower took office in January 1953, the year the Korean Conflict ended. » Full Story

First off, I’d like to extend thanks to Gilbert Potter and Earl Elowsky for their responses to my lette. » Full Story

This letter is in response to the article in Thurs, Nov 5th Alpena News entitled “The health care disaster in Canada: Driving doctors away. » Full Story

I just read “James Pettier’s,” column in today’s Alpena News. I totaly agree with him. But, my reason was different for not voting. I showed up to vote and the polling place was locked up. » Full Story

I can’t think of anything good to write about.

The consumer such as you and I are taken to the cleaners every da. » Full Story

The health care reform bill in the House written by the Democrats is over 1,900 pages long, will swallow up 1/5th of the nations economy, eliminate the private insurance industry (and all those... » Full Story

In addition to the Zoning Ordinance, the City of Alpena’s Master Plan, adopted by the Planning Commission and the City Council sets a benchmark for decisions when it states “Discourage infringement... » Full Story